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How to Apply for Principal Software Engineer

at Eurofins

🏢 About Eurofins

Eurofins is a global leader in analytical testing services, operating in over 900 laboratories across 61 countries. What makes Eurofins unique is its mission-driven focus on promoting safer, healthier, and more sustainable environments through scientific testing. Working here means contributing to meaningful projects that directly impact public health, food safety, and environmental protection on a global scale.

About This Role

As a Principal Software Engineer at Eurofins Bengaluru, you'll lead the development of end-to-end web applications using Microsoft stack technologies to support analytical testing services globally. This role involves designing n-tier and Service Oriented Architectures while providing technical leadership and solving complex problems in an AGILE/SCRUM environment. Your work will directly enable laboratories worldwide to deliver critical testing data more efficiently and accurately.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with global teams in AGILE stand-ups, architecting .NET Core solutions for laboratory data management, mentoring junior developers on Angular best practices, and solving complex technical challenges related to data integrity and system scalability. You'll balance hands-on coding with technical leadership responsibilities, ensuring the software platform supports Eurofins' mission of accurate analytical testing worldwide.

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🎯 Who Eurofins Is Looking For

  • Has 9-11 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies including .NET, C#, MVC, WebAPI, and .NET Core, with proven ability to architect enterprise solutions
  • Demonstrates deep expertise in modern front-end development with Angular 13+, TypeScript, and responsive design using HTML5/CSS3
  • Possesses strong database skills with MSSQL and experience implementing comprehensive testing strategies (UI/unit testing)
  • Thrives in AGILE/SCRUM environments and can provide technical leadership while mentoring junior engineers

📝 Tips for Applying to Eurofins

1

Quantify your 9-11 years of Microsoft stack experience with specific projects using .NET Core and WebAPI - Eurofins needs proven enterprise-level expertise

2

Highlight any experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or scientific/analytical software, as this directly relates to Eurofins' core business

3

Demonstrate your Angular 13+ expertise with portfolio examples or GitHub links showing complex component development

4

Emphasize your experience with TFS (Team Foundation Server) since it's specifically mentioned in requirements

5

Show how you've implemented SOA architectures in previous roles, as this is a core responsibility for this position

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Connect your Microsoft stack experience (9-11 years) directly to Eurofins' need for robust analytical testing platforms", 'Demonstrate understanding of how software engineering supports scientific testing and data integrity in a regulated environment', 'Highlight specific examples of designing n-tier architectures and SOA implementations for enterprise applications', "Show how you've successfully worked in AGILE/SCRUM environments to deliver complex web applications"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Eurofins' specific analytical testing services (food, environment, pharmaceuticals) to understand the domain context
  • → The company's global laboratory network and how software supports data flow between 900+ locations
  • → Recent Eurofins technology initiatives or digital transformation projects mentioned in annual reports
  • → Regulatory compliance requirements in analytical testing that might impact software development

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Deep technical discussion on .NET Core architecture patterns and migration strategies from older .NET frameworks
2 Scenario-based questions about designing SOA for laboratory data management systems
3 Angular 13+ implementation challenges and performance optimization techniques
4 Experience with TFS for source control, build automation, and project management
5 How you've implemented comprehensive testing strategies in previous AGILE/SCRUM environments
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic Microsoft stack experience without highlighting specific .NET Core and Angular 13+ expertise
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of how software supports scientific/analytical workflows
  • Not showing experience with the complete technology stack mentioned (MSSQL, TFS, testing frameworks)
  • Presenting yourself as purely technical without showing leadership experience expected of a Principal Engineer

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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